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‘A Simple Favor 2’ Adds Allison Janney

Allison Janney is joining the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ “A Simple Favor 2.” The actor will join returning cast members Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in the sequel to Paul Feig’s 2018 mystery-comedy film. The sequel will follow Stephanie (Kendrick) and Emily (Lively) as they

Alamo Drafthouse Explores Sale

Alamo Drafthouse, the Texas-based theater chain that’s popular for its in-theater dining and fan-forward approach to moviegoing, is exploring a sale. Several Hollywood studios were approached to assess their interest in buying the company, according to two sources. It’s unclear

The Best Baseball Movies of All Time

Opening weekend is upon us, which means baseball is back! While Major League Baseball gears up for the 2024 season, Variety reflects on America’s pastime, which began in the mid-1800s and that showbiz was quick to monetize. In “Plie Ball! Baseball Meets Dance on Stage and

Dennis Quaid to Receive Icon Award at CinemaCon

Dennis Quaid is an icon, according to CinemaCon. The annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners has zeroed in on the veteran star to receive this year’s Cinema Icon Award. Quaid will be honored during the Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official

Netflix Medical Procedural ‘Pulse’ Adds Five to Cast

Netflix is rounding out the main cast of its upcoming medical procedural “Pulse.” Variety has learned that Jack Bannon (“Pennyworth,” “The Imitation Game”), Jessie T. Usher (“The Boys,” “Shaft”), Chelsea Muirhead (“Warrior,” “Slo Pitch”), Daniela Nieves (“Vampire Academy,”